The quick conditions also contribute to high projected hold percentages, with Rafa having an edge due to his marginally better return data, but with both players expected to hold more than the ATP mean we can look at trading strategies to incorporate this.

Maria Sharapova swatted aside Swiss qualifier Stefanie Voegele 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour at the Tianjin Open on Friday to reach her second semi-final since returning from a 15-month doping ban.

Del Potro ended up breaking Troicki's serve in that fifth game and prevailed 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. It proved decisive as Nadal won three games in a row from 2-2 to effectively seal the match.

Del Potro, whose previous wrist injuries have threatened his career, took a nasty tumble at 2-2 in the deciding set and most of the weight of his body ended up on his outstretched left hand, bending it painfully backwards.

More realistically, Federer will keep his focus on winning a sixth title of 2017 as he continues his renaissance after knee surgery last year had hinted that his best days were behind him. Moreover, the Shanghai surface suits his power game and Cilic is taking full advantage of this.

These two players have played five times so far in their careers. In Beijing, he defeated Dimitrov in a three-set semifinal. I am still very happy that I came back at a very good level. However, the numero uno, who is showing hunger for more in what has been a dream season, will start as favourite. Riding a 15-match winning streak into the Shanghai semifinals, Nadal explains his hard-court success this season simply: consistency.

Varying his serving location and applying his net game helped Nadal snap a three-year hard-court title drought winning his third US Open title. For the third time this year and the second straight week, Nadal met Grigor Dimitrov.

Venezuela ex-prosecutor gives US evidence on Maduro officials
The banking world is placing bets on whether it will default on its $3.5 billion in bond payments due in October and November. The government has previously negotiated down payments for its oil with Russia and China, which it could try to do again.

Girl Scouts already gives girls what Boy Scouts plans to offer
But there has also been speculation the move was prompted by the waning support from community organizations, such as churches. The latest move will likely increase membership in the alternative scouting organization, Trail Life USA, which began in 2013.

Get flu shot now for best protection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months of age and older receive the vaccine each each. Each year, we see both types of flu throughout North Idaho. "But influenza is unpredictable", Herlihy said.

Ominous signs for Apple on iPhone 8 sales
On the other hand, suppliers that have been spurned by Apple have struggled and, in at least one case, subsequently gone bankrupt. There is rumor that Apple could bring as much as $2.6 billion in LG's new display plant, but the deal has not been finalized yet.

Israeli PM 'embraces' Trump's Call on Iran Nuclear Deal
International penalties on Iran in response to its nuclear program did drive its economy into crisis earlier this decade. If Mexico, Canada, and the US can't make a deal, he said, the pact "will be terminated and that will be fine".

Razer's first smartphone to have the RAM of a MacBook Pro
That being said, we will know more about the Razer Phone in the following days as it has started appearing on benchmarks. The teaser marks the beginning of something new for Razer , who has been known only for its gaming laptops and hardware.